A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 722198 Details
Epoch: 33 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 722247 epoch_slot_no: 9447 block_no: 722163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-10 02:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4cb12f3f185a275e97a7359dc1bd9355652b49ba56b2a12a8598631f7847203Block Operator
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